Redmi K100 Pro vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra

The Redmi K100 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro leads — 94/100 vs 71/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 Pro has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Redmi K100 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,290,942).

The Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra by 23 points (94/100 vs 71/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K100 Pro
Performance 98
Display 91
Camera 90
Battery 95
Portability
Value for money
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
Performance 69
Display 80
Camera 86
Battery 52
Portability 52
Value for money
What makes Redmi K100 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1290942
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1675
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4453
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 2560Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 69/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 86/100)
  • Longer battery life (95/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (91/100 vs 80/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra better?

  • Overall rating 71/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K100 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the Redmi K100 Pro scores 23 points higher (94/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (98/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (95/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (98/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (90/100 vs 86/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (95/100 vs 52/100).

Redmi K100 Pro: The Redmi K100 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra: The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K100 Pro ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 3942923 1290942
Geekbench Single 3640 1675
Geekbench Multi 11033 4453
Display 6.9" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1200x2608 1116x2480
Refresh rate 2560 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 9000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W 65W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 200 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 64 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 64 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16, HyperOS 3 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 1500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm
Weight 204 g
Price
Camera comparison
Redmi K100 Pro
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 64MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
86
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K100 Pro
  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 2560 Hz
91
display
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1116x2480
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K100 Pro
  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
95
battery
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K100 Pro and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K100 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
94/100
3942923 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
71/100 -205.4%
1290942 AnTuTu

Redmi K100 Pro leads ZTE Axon 40 Ultra by 205.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (98/100 vs 69/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (90/100 vs 86/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (95/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K100 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?

The Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra by 23 points (94/100 vs 71/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K100 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?

The Redmi K100 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 94/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 71/100.

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K100 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?

The Redmi K100 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 69/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K100 Pro over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?

The Redmi K100 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.